Species is actually an amazing sci fi horror. The same cannot be said about its sequels thought.
But I still wonder why it doesn't have the same cult status of the other movies mentioned. Is it because of the sex?
I wouldn't classify any of the movies/franchises you listed as "cult". Those are all very popular, well known, mainstream franchises. A cult film is one that has more of an "underground" following of hardcore fans. Sometimes that can grow enough to catch the attention of more mainstream audiences. Rocky Horror Picture Show or Troll 2 would fall into that category. But a cult film isn't typically widely known/loved.
With regards to the legacy of the movie itself, I kinda think a number of things hold it back from being considered a true classic. It is kind of a mismash of genres and most people will remember it as the movie where the hot alien babe tried to get laid. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I'm a big fan of the movie. That said, I would never put it in the same class as something like Alien or Terminator.
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I wouldn't classify any of the movies/franchises you listed as "cult". Those are all very popular, well known, mainstream franchises. A cult film is one that has more of an "underground" following of hardcore fans.Agreed. Not sure if this film has a cult following, but I certainly don't think it's any where near as good as the above mentioned three.🐭 share
I just watched it for maybe the third or fourth time and all I can say is that it's not really a very good movie.
One thing that it lacks is tension. There's nothing edge-of-your-seat about this thing. Some parts where it tries fail miserably (like the whole squirrel thing...that's just embarrassing).
It's a good story, but one that can be told in 60 minutes, easily. It feels like there's a lot of padding in the film. The most redeeming thing, the thing that it's known for is the abundance breasts. When your sci-fi gripper is best-remembered as a schoolboy fantasy film, then it's not really going to succeed as intended.
But it was good enough to watch 3 or 4 times, right??
shareI wouldn't say it's a cult film, but I like it and usually watch it when it's on tv. Plus it has a great cast and a hot alien.
shareSpecies is actually an amazing sci fi horror.
I like Species and have it on DVD, but no way is it on par with Alien (1979). Species has a good cast but the suspense never really equals Alien.
shareBecause it's not as good as those three films. (It's solid, but really? Alien & The Terminator are arguably Top 250 level films, and Predator isn't too far behind).
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Because it's complete garbage.
shareBecause the idea is perfect, yet better than the film itself. And in the films you mentioned the story is complemented by great characters while Spieces is overshadowed by lame characters.
Still a guilty pleasure.
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